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Sarracenia leucophylla var. alba 'Hurricane Creek White' - Clone F (Baldwin County, Alabama) MK-L145F

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The 'Hurricane Creek' cultivar name can be applied to Sarracenia leucophylla var. alba clones, or their seeds, that were found at the Hurricane Cre...

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Sarracenia leucophylla var. alba 'Hurricane Creek White' - Clone H (Baldwin County, Alabama) MK-L145H

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The 'Hurricane Creek' cultivar name can be applied to Sarracenia leucophylla var. alba clones, or their seeds, that were found at the Hurricane Cre...

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Sarracenia flava var. atropurpurea (Santa Rosa Beach, Walton County, Florida)

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Sarracenia flava var. atropurpurea (Santa Rosa Beach, Walton County, Florida) is a dark, heavily pigmented form selected from the Florida panhandle...

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Sarracenia flava var. atropurpurea 'Waccamaw' (Green Swamp, North Carolina)

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Sarracenia flava var. atropurpurea 'Waccamaw' is a stunning Sarracenia flava var. atropurpurea from North Carolina’s Green Swamp. It has the classi...

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Sarracenia alata var. atrorubra - Orange/ Pink (Jackson County, Mississippi)

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This particular clone of the Sarracenia alata var. atrorubra is quite different. It originated from wild-collected seed in Jackson County, Mississi...

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Sarracenia purpurea subsp. venosa var. burkii ‘Chipola Giant’ Dr. Eberhard König (Chipola River, Florida) MK-PV55

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One of the giants! The 'Chipola Giant' Sarracenia purpurea subsp venosa var. burkii (or Sarracenia rosea if you prefer) clones are real show-stoppe...

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Sarracenia leucophylla var. alba 'Hurricane Creek White' - Clone D (Baldwin County, Alabama) MK-L145D

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The 'Hurricane Creek' cultivar name can be applied to Sarracenia leucophylla var. alba clones, or their seeds, that were found at the Hurricane Cre...

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Sarracenia leucophylla var. alba 'Hurricane Creek White' - Clone G (Baldwin County, Alabama) MK-L145G

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The 'Hurricane Creek' cultivar name can be applied to Sarracenia leucophylla var. alba clones, or their seeds, that were found at the Hurricane Cre...

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Sarracenia purpurea subsp. venosa var. burkii 'Chipola Giant' (Chipola River, Florida)

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Sarracenia purpurea 'Chipola Giant' is a name given to a few clones of giant Sarracenia purpurea subsp. venosa var. burkii (Sarracenia rosea) origi...

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Sarracenia rubra subsp. alabamensis (ICPS Location Code AL003, Alabama) MK-RA5

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Sarracenia rubra subsp. alabamensis AL003 comes from a secret site in central Alabama. The exact location stays protected to keep wild plants safe....

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Sarracenia minor var. okefenokeensis (Okefenokee Swamp, Charlton County, Georgia)

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Sarracenia minor var. okefenokeensis is the giant variant of the species. The pitchers of this plant can grow up to a metre tall! Typical of Sarrac...

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Sarracenia purpurea subsp. purpurea (Near Durham, Grey County, Ontario, Canada)

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Sarracenia purpurea subsp. purpurea (Near Durham, Grey County, Ontario, Canada)

Sarracenia psittacina var. psittacina (George County, Alabama)

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Sarracenia psittacina var. psittacina (George County, Alabama)

Sarracenia oreophila var. ornata (Sand Mountain, Georgia)

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Is this the best-looking Sarracenia oreophila around? It's certainly a contender! Originally from the Sand Mountain plateau in Northwest Georgia, t...

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Sarracenia flava var. ornata (Miramar Beach, Walton County, Florida)

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A nice example of a Sarracenia flava var. ornata from Florida. As per the varietal name 'ornata', this Sarracenia flava displays ornata red veins t...

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Sarracenia flava var. ornata (Cooks Bayou, Bay County, Florida)

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Sarracenia flava var. ornata (Dinwiddie County, Virginia)

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A vigorous example of Sarracenia flava var. ornata from Virginia. The pitchers are the classic flava shape with generally fine red veination. For u...

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FAQs

Do Sarracenia need winter dormancy in the UK?

Yes. Sarracenia are temperate carnivorous plants and naturally go dormant in winter. In the UK, dormancy usually happens outdoors without intervention as days shorten and temperatures drop. During dormancy, growth slows or stops, and older pitchers may brown off; that’s normal. Keep the plant outside in a bright, airy spot, keep the compost damp (not waterlogged), and avoid keeping it warm indoors over winter. Dormancy is important for long-term health and strong growth in spring.

What compost/soil should I use for Sarracenia?

Use a low-nutrient carnivorous plant mix such as peat and perlite, or peat and silica sand (not builders’ sand). Avoid multi-purpose compost, garden soil, and anything with fertiliser added; these can burn the roots. If you prefer peat-free options, choose a carnivorous-plant-safe mix specifically formulated for these plants. Repotting into a fresh mix every few years helps keep plants vigorous.

Do Sarracenia need full sun?

Full sun is ideal. In a bright greenhouse or outdoors in a sunny position, you’ll get better colour, sturdier pitchers, and stronger growth. A little light shade is usually fine, but too much shade often causes weaker, greener growth and fewer pitchers. If you’re growing on a balcony, patio, or in a bog planter, choose the brightest spot you have.

Do I need to use rainwater for Sarracenia?

Rainwater is strongly recommended. Like most carnivorous plants, Sarracenia dislike minerals and salts that can build up in compost over time. Use rainwater, distilled water, or reverse-osmosis (RO) water whenever possible. If you’re stuck, some UK tap water is low enough in dissolved minerals to use occasionally, but long-term it can lead to leaf tip burn, slow growth, and a gradual decline. When in doubt, rainwater is safest.

Can Sarracenia live outside all year in the UK?

In most of the UK, yes, Sarracenia are generally well-suited to outdoor growing. They can handle typical UK winter conditions while dormant. An unheated greenhouse will provide your plants with a longer growing season, though. Species such as Sarracenia leucophylla and Sarracenia psittacina often perform better in a greenhouse.